I never thought I would be so excited about getting a new toilet, sink and shower. But my new fully wheelchair-accessible bathroom has made such a difference in my life, my attitude and my outlook that I can truly say this makeover has been a life-changing event.
More than 10 years ago, I received a diagnosis of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease). Over the years, I’ve...

When I was a single guy I lived kind of haphazardly. Often some friends would live together and share the rent. While I was working for the city of Lexington, Ky., writing grants, I'd buy a house and rent it to the guys.
Usually, one of them would live for free and take care of me...